Welcome
“whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”
Philippians 4:8
My name is Barbie, and I am the blogger behind Whatever Lovely, a Christian blog on fashion, home & garden with a dash of country living. Read an article that will sweep you up in the romance of wifely ambitions of the home, garden, and something pretty to wear in it, and enjoy a bit of country life too.
Craving an old-fashioned blog in this fast-paced world? Harken back with me as I invite you to enjoy long form articles with my own photographs about making yourself and your home as lovely as possible.
My mindset on all these things is firmly based on the unchanging Word of God. This formed my thinking on how to be a wife, how to make a home, and everything else!
Come walk the garden with me as I introduce you to my endearing friends “Lilac, Rose, Hydrangea, Camilia….” the list goes on. There is always a new plant to meet or a new idea for garden design. Even if you do not garden, I hope that you will take tea outdoors, breathe in the fresh air a little deeper, listen to the birds sing a little more, go on a walk every day and feel the sunshine on your skin.
I show fashion that works for the realities of daily life, like being outdoors, with children, pets, and dirt. My goal is to help you build a classy and feminine wardrobe, but as much as I explain how to choose clothing that works for your (country, perhaps?) life outdoors, with children, animals, and weather, I show how whimsical romance fits into daily living too. Through textiles. colors and shapes, women can wear something not only functional but beautiful. My love of long dresses, florals and a garden color palette is shaped by my favorite muse of classic princesses be it real life or animation. Featuring sewing pattern reviews, fabric, & lots of dresses.
Follow my decor and design adventures as I detail it all here. Make your house a home with decorating and learn how this is a path to cleanliness and organization. Beauty and order go hand in hand. From choosing the right materials for your home that make it easier to clean, to hiding dust and dirt the best, to creating a sense of harmony in the home, design matters.
More about me
I am in my 40s.
I grew up without cell phones! I was 25 when youtube was invented.
I was a military wife and we moved around quite a bit.
My husband and I have never owned a house.
The photographs you see on this blog are all taken in different locations where we have lived.
I always wanted to sew my own dresses and at age 38 I bought a sewing pattern and fabric and prayed and with God’s help I learned how to do it.
I enjoy all of the topics I blog about, but most important is to glorify The Lord Jesus and point people to him.
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
Colossians 3:15-16